Support in obtaining a residence permit
in the UAE from the Relocate UAE company
01
We are accredited partners of the majority of free zone in the UAE, we do not charge a commission on payment of state duties
02
The whole cycle from company registration to obtaining a residence permit is done "turnkey" and with minimal involvement of the client
03
You make all payments directly to the registration authorities
There are more than 10 residence permit programs in the UAE
We will tell you in detail about each of them and help you choose the most relevant one. The process of obtaining a residence permit will be as comfortable as possible for you
If you get a residence permit yourself
2-4 months
on average, the registration process takes
60–80 hours
It is spent on studying all programs and interacting with government agencies.
100%
you will spend effort and nerves in the registration process
If you get a residence permit with Relocate UAE
2–6 weeks
on average, the registration process takes
4 hours
you will spend for all the time getting a residence permit. This is the time for communication with our team
95%
our team will take over the work and nerves
5%
it will take your efforts to complete the briefing and collect the minimum package of documents
Get a free consultation and individual calculation
What is a residence permit in the UAE and what is the difference
from a long-term or work visa
Long-term visa
Residence permit in Europe
Residence permit in the UAE
The possibility of crossing borders and being on the territory
Long-term visa:
Residence permit in Europe:
Residence permit in the UAE:
The opportunity to find a job or run a business
Long-term visa:
Depends on the purpose of the visa
Residence permit in Europe:
Residence permit in the UAE:
The right to stay and stay in the country regardless of the purpose of the trip
Long-term visa:
Residence permit in Europe:
Residence permit in the UAE:
It is a document that confirms the identity (analogous to a passport or driver's license)
Long-term visa:
Residence permit in Europe:
Residence permit in the UAE:
The ability to use it as a foreign passport
Long-term visa:
Residence permit in Europe:
Residence permit in the UAE:
In GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE)
Emirates ID
In the UAE, there is no concept of a residence permit, instead a set of 2 documents is used: a long-term visa and an Emirates ID.
Emirates ID is an identity document used in the UAE instead of a passport and replacing a residence permit
93,1%
The population in the UAE are expats and do not have citizenship. All passport functions are performed by Emirates ID
6,9%
The population of the UAE are citizens of the UAE and have passports
Is used
01
For public services
02
For voting in the elections of the Federal National Council
03
As a foreign passport for trips within the GCC countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait
04
As a document for passing customs control through electronic gates and smart gates at several airports in the UAE
Who can get a residence permit in the UAE
Category 1
Contribute to the development of the economy
It is issued to investors (business owners or real estate owners in the UAE), as well as highly paid specialists from economic sectors that the UAE government plans to actively develop by attracting talent from other countries.
Available Visa types:
Golden Visa
Retirement Visa
Partner/Investor Visa
Category 2
Are you working
Issued to all employees of companies registered in the UAE. And also to all self-employed/freelancers who work in the UAE and have a high level of income.
Available Visa types:
Employee Visa
Remote Visa
Freelance Visa
Category 3
You are supported by a close relative with a residence permit
It is issued to everyone who has a sponsor, i.e. a family member who has a residence permit in the UAE and has sufficient income to provide for the next of kin: spouse, children and siblings up to 18 years old.
Available Visa types:
Dependent Visa
Other
The UAE has student visas, visas for long-term medical treatment and some other specific types of visas. But all of them, as a rule, are very specific and do not provide a full range of opportunities in contrast to the first three types of visas.
Available Visa types:
Student Visa
Medical Visa
How long are visas issued for
Depending on the type of residence permit, a visa is issued for a period of 2/5/10 years
for 5/10 years
Golden Visa
Retirement Visa
Partner/Investor Visa
from 1 to 3 years
Employee Visa
Remote Visa
Freelance Visa
Employee визу нужно продлевать каждые три года
Remote и Freelance нужно продлевать ежегодно
for 1-2 years
Dependent Visa
Student Visa
Medical Visa
What happens when the deadline expires? What is the renewal procedure?
The procedure for extending the residence permit is reduced only to the repeated payment of the state fee and is done remotely. Cases when the residence permit was not extended without any reason are not found in practice.
Grounds for non-renewal of residence permit
Violation of UAE law or violation of the requirements for each type of residence permit.
What are the types of visas
Golden Visa
Category 1
Renewal every 5/10 years
Conditions of receipt:
Investments from 2 million AED (~$650,000)
- personal or commercial real estate
- deposit in a UAE bank/brokerage company
- the presence of an operating business in the UAE with a confirmed capitalization
or
A letter from the relevant UAE Ministry or the UAE Council of Scientists confirming outstanding talent*
*In practice applicable to those who already live and work in the UAE and have achieved significant success in science, sports or art.
Requirements for renewal
Visiting the UAE at least 1 time per year
In case of violation of the requirements, it will be necessary to go through the receiving process again
$5 000
The cost is «turnkey»
$1 500
Cost of renewal
4 weeks
Date of receipt
Partner Visa
Category 1
Renewal every 5 years
Conditions of receipt:
You are the founder of a company in the UAE
- availability of a Trade License issued by Dubai Economic Department
- the value of the share in the authorized capital is not less than 72,000 AED
or
- availability of a Trade License issued by any Free Zone of Dubai
- the cost of a share in the authorized capital according to the requirements of a specific Free Zone
Requirements for renewal
Visiting the UAE at least 1 time in 6 months
In case of violation of the requirements, it will be necessary to go through the receiving process again
$3 000
The cost is «turnkey»
$1 500
Cost of renewal
4 weeks
Date of receipt
from $5,500/year
The cost of registration and maintenance of the company
Retirement Visa
Category 1
Renewal every 5/10 years
Conditions of receipt:
Age over 55 years or work experience in the UAE over 15 years
Investments from 2 million AED (~$650,000)
- personal or commercial real estate
- deposit in a UAE bank/brokerage company
Requirements for renewal
Visiting the UAE at least 1 time in 6 months
In case of violation of the requirements, it will be necessary to go through the receiving process again
$5 000
The cost is «turnkey»
$1 500
Cost of renewal
4 weeks
Date of receipt
Freelance Visa
Category 2
Annual renewal
Conditions of receipt:
Requirements implies registration as an individual entrepreneur
- availability of a Trade License in one of the Free Zones
- proof of income over 360,000 AED for the last 2 years
- the presence of higher education not lower than a bachelor's degree
Требования для продления
Посещение ОАЭ как минимум 1 раз в 6 месяцев
В случае нарушения требований, необходимо будет снова проходить процесс получения
$2 000
The cost is «turnkey»
$1 500
Cost of renewal
4 недели
Date of receipt
~ $4 500/year
The cost of registration and maintenance of sole proprietors
Remote Visa
Category 2
Issued for 1 year more than once
Conditions of receipt:
Availability of income over $5,000/month
- provide an employment contract and bank statements confirming income over $5,000 in the last 6 months
Требования для продления
Visiting the UAE at least 1 time in 6 months
In case of violation of the requirements, it will be necessary to go through the receiving process again
$2 000
The cost is «turnkey»
4 weeks
Date of receipt
Employee Visa
Category 2
Renewal every 3 years
Conditions of receipt:
To be employed in a company from the UAE
- provide an employment contract
- have a registered Labor Card (the employer does)
$3 000
The cost is «turnkey»
$1 000
Cost of renewal
4 weeks
Date of receipt
Dependent Visa
Category 3
Renewal every six months
Conditions of receipt:
The sponsor must have an income of $5,000 per sponsored family member
$2 500
The cost is «turnkey»
$1 000
Cost of renewal
4 weeks
Date of receipt